WWE Smackdown: 3rd April 2026

Pat McAfee returned to SmackDown to help Randy Orton launch a surprise attack on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Plus, Trick Williams attacked Sami Zayn after the United States Champion defeated Carmelo Hayes, and Danhausen helped WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth overcome The Miz and Kit Wilson

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Ryan D

4/3/20261 min read

Pat McAfee Revealed As The Man Behind Randy Ortons Phone Calls!

Featuring:

  • Randy Orton returned to his home town of St Louis and stated he is winning his 15th WWE Championship for his family before being interrupted to then later brawl with Cody Rhodes

  • Pat McAfee aligns himself with Randy Orton by attacking Cody Rhodes in the name of "Saving The Business" & revealed as the man behind the phone calls with Randy Orton

  • Rhea Ripley def. Michin

  • After Ripley's victory she was met with attacks by Jade Cargill & B-Fab which drew out Iyo Sky to make the save for her former tag team partner

  • Trick Williams invited Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty to join him at WrestleMania

  • Newly crowned United States Champion Sami Zayn agreed to give Carmelo Hayes a rematch for the title after Trick Williams and rapper Lil Yachty stirred the pot

  • Aleister Black def. Matt Cardona

  • Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair def. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria

  • Damian Priest & R-Truth def. The Miz & Kit Wilson thanks to an unexpected appearance of Danhausen who cursed the official

  • Sami Zayn def. Carmelo Hayes in a United States Title Match